Hamilton Police have issued warrants for two individuals in connection with a break and enter incident in Westdale last week. The event, which has garnered significant attention due to its dissemination on social media, is also under investigation by Provincial Animal Welfare Services.
On Sunday, June 16, 2024, Hamilton Police were called to 22 Parkside Drive in the City of Hamilton for an incident which is currently being investigated by Provincial Animal Welfare Services as they are the agency who investigate animal cruelty in Ontario.
Sometime between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on June 19, 2024 individuals broke into 22 Parkside Drive and stole the occupant’s dog – a medium sized black dog named Buster. The entry itself was captured on video by the perpetrators and then widely shared on social media.
Shortly after 7:00 p.m. Hamilton Police were called to the area of Bond Street North at Norwood Road for a street disturbance. The occupants of 22 Parkside Drive had attempted to return home and were prevented from doing so when confronted by a group of people, one of whom threw a water bottle at the female’s face. This incident was also captured on video and shared on social media.
Hamilton Police Forensic Services Branch responded and Division One Detectives have taken carriage of both the Break & Enter and the Assault with a Weapon investigations.
As a result, 29-year-old Natasha Trask has been identified as one of the individuals responsible for the entry to the residence. She has also used the name “Natacha Sopravvissuta”. Both Natasha and her 33-year-old boyfriend Shawn Running had possession of Buster following the offence.
Warrants have been obtained for them both. The investigation into the identity of other person’s responsible for the Break and Enter and the Assault with a Weapon continues.
Natasha TRASK (29)
St. Catharines
Charges:
- Break and Enter – Commit
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000
Shawn RUNNING (33)
St. Catharines
Charges:
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000
Hamilton Police are actively pursuing leads to identify additional individuals involved in both the break-in and the assault. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact Detective Sami Haddad at (905) 546-3818.
To provide information anonymously, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com